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AFL Round 6 – The 2014 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup: We’re Screwed

Earl O’Neil had a frustrating weekend. Eagles, Bulldogs and Tigers fans would have gladly swapped places with him.

Easter Uprising Highlights Contrasts Between AFL Variable Pricing and Club Memberships

Andrew Else takes a look at the confusion around ticket pricing that continues to haunt the AFL.

AFL Round 6 – Collingwood v Essendon: 99 Luft Balloons

Mick Gwyther tells the story of his great uncle Llew, World War I veteran, who lived an independent life on his Gippsland farm as the ANZAC Day match at the MCG invite him to consider the notion of freedom. [This is a fine antidote to the jingoism of so much coverage – Ed]

AFL Round 6: The Wrap

Some Alberton-love creeping into the Wrap-cave. But no Bomber-love. The Wrapster casts his wise eye on the proceedings of Round 6.

AFL Round 6: The Pre-Wrap

The Pre-Wrap. Includes a special which has already saluted.

Crio’s Racing: From the Fallen Log

Crio takes the family pilgrimage with new generations of Riordans back to the Fallen Log (a famous jump at the top of the hilly Oakbank steeple track). Randwick is awash with money and rain, while Oakbank oozes Adam Lindsay Gordon character. Tips please so Crio can buy a new tent.

AFL 2014 : A synopsis inspired by Paul Kelly

Music legend and Rock Dog stalwart Paul Kelly certainly loves his footy. No doubt he would approve of this unique and amazingly accurate look at the AFL world. (Now updated to include the Saints!! – Ed!)

Very Excellent Adventures Remembered.

Yvette Wroby is back from six months travel in the USA. Here she covers the four major sports and everything else in her excellent adventure, which she shares with her Almanac family.

Almanac Rugby League – The Rugby League Almanac 2013 on-line: Round 4

The Almanac Rugby League writers capture all the action in Round 4, 2013.

Almanac Rugby League – The Rugby League Almanac 2013 on-line: Round 3

Our intrepid writers report on Round 3 of the 2013 season. From the stadia to the suburbs, they chronicle a selection of matches which included the Friday night re-match of the 2012 Grand Final.

Almanac Rugby League – The Rugby League Almanac 2013 online: Round 1

Re-live the opening games of the 2013 NRL season with these yarns from our rugby league writers.

NTFL Finals Preview

The NTFL finals series kicks off this week with two blockbuster games on Saturday at TIO Stadium. Jackson Clark continues his expert commentary by rating the chances of the final five.

A night out in Bradford

In the final leg of his tour John Green goes to Bradford, no longer the city it once was, but rebuilding (like its football side). [Thanks John, for these terrific articles. It’s been tremendous following you on your tour. Much appreciated. Ed]

Mickey stays out of trouble

All the (writing) momentum is with John Green as he continues to follow Preston North End. Another terrific tale as he makes his way to Nottingham and taps into the Lilywhites’ mythology thanks to Mickey in the seat alongside and his brothers behind. [Top stuff – Ed]

Time stretches into the distance

John Green sees Preston North End at home to Coventry. The conversation about the junior system is intriguing. The game finishes in controversy.

The Tractor Boys roll into town

John Green’s trip gets better and better as he takes in a classic against the tractor boys of Ipswich Town.

Cold Night

Another Kate Birrell gem captures a chill evening on the cricket field in watercolours and words. “Maaarvellous”.

Group 1 Racing: Stakes day – Coming up Rosy & Grey

David Wilson has a virtual day at a virtual race meeting full of virtual people betting on virtual horses. He won a virtual couple of million on Boban, but you get the feeling that his heart was just not in it.

One off the Bucket List

For a long-term Reds fan, this is a pilgrimage to Lourdes – a visit to Liverpool’s home ground. Thinking he would have to settle for just a tour, Sam Steele is delighted to find himself at a match, with the top-liners on show. But this realisation of a dream leaves him wondering – are the glory days gone?

Three-teams footy: a winning experiment

Three teams. Three sets of goals. Three handles on the trophy. In the most unlikely match report you’ll read all year, Michael Green watches as an art experiment provides a thrilling nail-biter in Horsham and proves a roaring success.